Risk: Medium Gas Extraction Operational

PDC Dalton 14, 24-24 Gas Extraction Facility, Eaton, Colorado

EATON, Colorado, United States

Overview

PDC Dalton 14, 24-24 is an operational gas extraction facility in Eaton, Colorado, United States. It operates under US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192.

PDC Dalton 14, 24-24 is a gas extraction facility located in Eaton, Weld County, Colorado, United States. The facility is operational and contributes to the region's natural gas supply, serving the broader energy infrastructure of the Rocky Mountain area. The facility operates within the regulatory framework of the United States, including PHMSA pipeline safety regulations and DOT 49 CFR Part 192 for gas transmission. As a gas extraction site, it is part of the upstream segment of the natural gas value chain, typical of the Denver-Julesburg Basin where numerous similar facilities are located. This facility plays a role in the local energy grid, supplying natural gas for residential, commercial, and industrial use in northern Colorado. Its location in Weld County places it in an area with significant oil and gas activity, contributing to the state's energy production and economic development.

Environmental context

The facility is situated in an agricultural and semi-rural area of Weld County, Colorado, with proximity to populated areas such as Eaton. The region experiences semi-arid climate conditions, and gas extraction operations are subject to state and federal regulations regarding air emissions, water use, and land disturbance. Seismic risk in the area is low, but operational safety measures are critical due to the handling of flammable gas.

Frequently asked questions

PDC Dalton 14, 24-24 is located in Eaton, Weld County, Colorado, United States, at coordinates 40.553847, -104.727667.

PDC Dalton 14, 24-24 is a gas extraction facility that produces natural gas from the Denver-Julesburg Basin in Colorado.

Gas extraction facilities in Colorado must comply with US PHMSA pipeline safety regulations, DOT 49 CFR Part 192, and state-level rules from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC).

The facility supplies natural gas to the regional grid, supporting residential, commercial, and industrial energy needs in northern Colorado.

Facilities in the Denver-Julesburg Basin vary from small to large, with many producing several million cubic feet per day. PDC Dalton 14, 24-24 is part of this active production area.

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